When you step back to look at a horse or when you watch a horse move, do you ever wonder what you should be watching to objectively evaluate conformation, gaits and asymmetry? Do you know the common conformation faults and possible consequences of various defects? Do find yourself contemplating on how the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bone produce movement? Can you name the footfalls of the common gaits? Even if you have some insight to a few of the questions, the progressive horse person can always use more. Dr. Barb Crabbe, a veterinarian, published author, competitor and judge or Dr. Carrie Schlachter, former veterinarian medical director of Circle Oak Equine in Petaluma, CA lead you through this valuable information in this 4-day course which can help whether you are an owner, trainer, competitor, equine health care practitioner or farrier. The instructors will present the information in a variety of approaches using specimens, live horses, slides, diagrams and high-speed video. Students will learn to palpate to place markers for bone measurement, joint angle, and inclination. The high-speed video will allow students to view horses in slow motion for an easier assessment. Both veterinarians produce lively discussion amongst the participants on how conformation, gait, and lameness relate to performance, physical and behavior issues. The participants will be guided through the protocol of equine gait assessments on actual horses and learn how to diagram the footfalls of the horse. No matter how you are involved in the horse industry, don’t miss this opportunity to improve your skills and build on your knowledge.